Books to keep boredom at bay

A Listmania! list by Karen Stewart (Glasgow)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children's Edition]
1.  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Children's Edition] by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "The end to the best series of books you will ever read, and what an end it is!"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (871 customer reviews) | 1,023 customer discussions

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Cloud Atlas
2.  Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Stories which overlap in strange and unexpected ways to keep you reading to the last page, fantastic read"
£4.63   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)

The Time Traveler's Wife
3.  The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The list author says:
  "This books jumps back and forth in time, and takes you along with it"
£4.58   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,211 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Shadow Of The Wind
4.  The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The list author says:
  "A book about books, love, mystery and intriguing to the end"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (539 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Twilight (Twilight Saga)
5.  Twilight (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
The list author says:
  "Stephenie Meyer isn't the best writer, but her characters are interesting and this is a good story"
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,072 customer reviews) | 47 customer discussions

The Host
6.  The Host by Stephenie Meyer
The list author says:
  "Much better written than any of the Twilight books, an interesting look at humanity"
£4.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (410 customer reviews) | 7 customer discussions

Join Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by Accident
7.  Join Me: The True Story of a Man Who Started a Cult by Accident by Danny Wallace
The list author says:
  "Danny Wallace is slightly bonkers. And all the more interesting for it!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

Are You Dave Gorman?
8.  Are You Dave Gorman? by Danny Wallace
The list author says:
  "Dave Gorman and Danny Wallace are good friends,  And both very silly."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

Tales Of The City
9.  Tales Of The City by Armistead Maupin
The list author says:
  "Armistead Maupin's characters are wonderful, especially Mrs Madrigal and Mouse"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
10.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Phillip Pullman's parallel universes are full of bizarre creatures and people with their souls on show"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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Stardust
11.  Stardust by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "A great book, and also a very good film adaptation"
£4.19   Used & New from: £1.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

American Gods
12.  American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "Neil Gaiman has a very strange mind..."
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.31
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

31 Dream Street
13.  31 Dream Street by Lisa Jewell
The list author says:
  "All Lisa Jewell's books are a 'dream' to read, and I couldn't put this one down"
£4.21   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Talking to Addison
14.  Talking to Addison by Jenny Colgan
The list author says:
  "Jenny Colgan's books are all good, but this is my favourite"
£11.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Captain Corelli's Mandolin
15.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "I wish I was in Kefalonia....."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

The Da Vinci Code
16.  The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Gripping read"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,396 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

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Angels And Demons
17.  Angels And Demons by Dan Brown
The list author says:
  "Just as exciting as Da Vinci Code"
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (493 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Island
18.  The Island by Victoria Hislop
The list author says:
  "Well written debut"
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (392 customer reviews)

Two Caravans
19.  Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka
The list author says:
  "Very funny book"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

The Book Thief
20.  The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The list author says:
  "Compelling and thought provoking"
£5.28   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Lovely Bones
21.  The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
The list author says:
  "Unusual but ultimately a good book"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (638 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
22.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The list author says:
  "Witty and strange"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (746 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Night Listener
23.  The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin
The list author says:
  "Another great read from Armistead, keeps you wondering long after you have finished"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Affinity Bridge
24.  The Affinity Bridge by George Mann
The list author says:
  "Steampunk heaven"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Wicked (Wicked Years 1)
25.  Wicked (Wicked Years 1) by Gregory Maguire
The list author says:
  "Weird and wonderful"
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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